Breakfast Frittata Muffins in 6 Easy Steps

Hakuna matata, muffin frittata.

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A traditional frittata is cooked in a skillet, but these muffin frittatas make for a filling and healthy snack or meal. Frittata muffins have the same fresh, appetizing taste as traditional frittatas, with bursts of flavor when you bite into the meat, cheese, or vegetables packed into the eggs. I am a big fan of these muffins because they embody that “no worries” concept. They are simple and inexpensive as well as healthy and flavorful. Another great advantage of this recipe is its flexibility – you can make as many muffins as you need and refrigerate the rest in an airtight container to microwave later. There is also no special equipment required other than a mixing bowl and a muffin tray, so it is perfect for cooking in those barely outfitted dorm kitchens.

One of the first lessons I learnt about Georgetown’s cafeteria is that it is practically begging to be used as a personal grocery store. The next time you are cooking in your dorm, head to the cafeteria first, container in hand, to pick up your ingredients with your $10+ meal swipe. Whether you are on a college budget or not, anyone can appreciate saving a little. For this recipe, I was able to get the spinach, bacon, cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper and butter from the cafeteria, making eggs my only purchase!

Easy

Servings: 8 muffins

Ingredients:
½ cup of spinach leaves, shredded
8 strips of bacon (or other meat such as sausage or whatever you can get your hands on)
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack, for a little kick)
6 eggs
a pinch of pepper and salt
butter, to grease the pan

5. Top each muffin cup with 1-3 cherry tomato halves, cut side up.
6. Place the muffin pan into the oven. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until the muffins have puffed up and are starting to turn golden.

photo courtesy of Eugene

If you want to add some more flavor, you can pick up olives, mushrooms, onions, or peppers from Leo’s as well. You can also top them off with a little salsa, a couple slices of avocado, or some hot sauce.